Recent National Weather Service and model guidance point to a cooler-than-normal air mass over the Midwest, with Chicago forecast highs for August 24 centering on the mid- to upper-70s°F amid light southeast winds and limited afternoon mixing. This pattern, following seasonal cooling trends evident in late-August climatology where normals reach 82°F, has consolidated trader consensus around the 76-79°F bands. Updated short-range runs show minimal diurnal warming potential and no significant warm advection, while historical analogs suggest similar setups rarely exceed 80°F. Key upcoming NWS forecast discussions and any late-model shifts could refine these implied probabilities before resolution.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHighest temperature in Chicago on August 24?
76-77°F 45%
78-79°F 33%
74-75°F 17%
80-81°F 7%
69°F or below
1%
70-71°F
4%
72-73°F
5%
74-75°F
17%
76-77°F
45%
78-79°F
33%
80-81°F
7%
82-83°F
3%
84-85°F
5%
86-87°F
1%
88°F or higher
1%
76-77°F 45%
78-79°F 33%
74-75°F 17%
80-81°F 7%
69°F or below
1%
70-71°F
4%
72-73°F
5%
74-75°F
17%
76-77°F
45%
78-79°F
33%
80-81°F
7%
82-83°F
3%
84-85°F
5%
86-87°F
1%
88°F or higher
1%
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Revisions to temperatures recorded within this market's timeframe will be considered until the first datapoint for the following date has been published, after which any alterations will not be considered.
Market Opened: Aug 22, 2026, 8:56 PM ET
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0x69c47De9D...The resolution source for this market will be information from NOAA, specifically the highest reading under the "Temp" column for all times on this day, available here: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/timeseries?site=kord
This market will resolve off of the Hourly Data provided using the "Show Hourly Data" button.
To toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, click the "Switch to US Units w/ kts" button until the relevant table displays °F.
This market can not resolve until the first data point for the following date has been published on the resolution source.
The resolution source for this market measures temperatures to whole degrees Fahrenheit (eg, 21°F). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market.
Revisions to temperatures recorded within this market's timeframe will be considered until the first datapoint for the following date has been published, after which any alterations will not be considered.
Resolution Source
https://www.weather.gov/wrh/timeseries?site=kordResolver
0x69c47De9D...Recent National Weather Service and model guidance point to a cooler-than-normal air mass over the Midwest, with Chicago forecast highs for August 24 centering on the mid- to upper-70s°F amid light southeast winds and limited afternoon mixing. This pattern, following seasonal cooling trends evident in late-August climatology where normals reach 82°F, has consolidated trader consensus around the 76-79°F bands. Updated short-range runs show minimal diurnal warming potential and no significant warm advection, while historical analogs suggest similar setups rarely exceed 80°F. Key upcoming NWS forecast discussions and any late-model shifts could refine these implied probabilities before resolution.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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